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Miss Rosie with her boyfriend named Bruno. He is a Great Dane!!

They LOVE to play so our day revolves a Lot on hearing his bark from our bedroom and then Rosie races off the bed and spins and spins and spins in happiness while barking with her playful yips.

It is so much fun (Nixing the part where my joints all painfully pop out as I try to hurry and let her out) then she races up to the fence to bark and spin a lot more.

She was scared of his big self at first but me going up to him and giving him scrapes helped build up her courage ❤️

Can you tell she is my LIFE? 😁❤️✨️💖

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So cute!!! ❤️

Ever since her bad teeth were removed she has been more energetic and super happy! She has always been super fast but now she is like the Flash superhero!! I definitely can't keep up! It warms my soul that she is feeling so great. She absolutely deserves it!!!

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Struggling and hopeful

Hi mighties!

So I’ve been trying to manage a lot of trauma symptoms recently. They haven’t been great. My panic comes in waves. But it’s not like the old panic. It’s still extremely distressing. But I will measure any progress as progress. October is a big trauma anniversary month and then holidays are also hard because of my trauma history. I’ve been dissociating a ton. I’m trying to learn more about the spectrum of dissociation. Or just more about it in general.
I’m really grateful for my boyfriend because these things are better managed with support. I’m still having a hard time with loneliness but I’m learning which of my old coworkers and friends feel safe that I can contact and at least have casual texting conversations. It makes such a big impact.
I’m working really hard to avoid triggers. That has always seemed like something I should fight against (idk- i think of exposure therapy) but I’m trying to learn my limits and respect my intuition.
I got my flu shot today! And my prior authorizations for migraine medications I have been requesting for literally years have finally been pushed through (after switching insurances) and will arrive on Tuesday. I know there is no guarantee they will work but it makes me feel more hopeful. This has taken so long. I cried on the phone with the pharmacist because it was so simple. I can’t tell you the last time I had a doctor, insurance, and the pharmacy all do what they needed to do with the prior authorization without me having to go in between and try to remember what has been said (dissociation) and tell someone else and send in multiple requests. 😮‍💨
Lastly- I had an asymptomatic yeast infection (I can’t remember if I already made a post about it or not but I’ll share again). Apparently doctors who don’t have a lot of experience with spoonies don’t realize how weird are symptoms can be. I only realized because my migraines were bad the entire month of October and I recalled one time a few ago when I went to the emergency department with a “slightly different feeling level 9 migraine” and it turned out I had a UTI. Anyways the urgent care I went to said they hadn’t heard of such thing but tested me for it anyways and found out I had a yeast infection. I went back today to make sure it cleared since I didn’t necessarily have “symptoms” anyways and the doctor again was like “we haven’t heard of it” but clearly saw they had just diagnosed me with it so we did the test and hopefully the medicine worked.
All that to say I’m having a lot better experiences at doctors now (especially when I bring a support person).
Okay thanks for reading ❤️. You all always make me feel heard and seen and like I’m allowed to talk and to take up space. 😮‍💨
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ADHD #PanicDisorder #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #ChronicVestibularMigraine #icanneverrememberallofmydiagnosessowhateverelse
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What accomplishments make you look back and think, "I really did that!"?

Let's share our greatest accomplishments today, shall we Mighties!? Think about the moments where you look back and say, "I really did that!" These can be times when you overcame a challenge, persevered, got a degree, achieved a health goal, decided to do something that benefited you, or got out of your comfort zone.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks accomplishments are when she graduated from college with honors, when she hosted her first event, and when she began to volunteer her time to talk with grade school students about the importance of mental health.

#CheerMeOn #52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Parenting

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When was the last time you felt stuck? What did it feel like?

No matter what part of your life is affected, feeling stuck can be tough, especially when you don't know what's coming next or how to move forward. Learning how to identify when and why you're feeling stuck can be the first step to overcoming it.

Let's share our own experiences today. When was the last time you felt stuck? What emotions came up? How did you overcome it?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks currently feels stuck in her pursuit of making new friends as an adult. She’s learning to open up more to others and put herself out there, even though it can sometimes feel uncomfortable and scary.

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression #CheerMeOn

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Write a three-line poem describing what self-care looks like for you today.

Hi Mighties! ☀️

Let’s write some bite-sized poems. In three lines, share what self-care looks like for you today. Is it getting some fresh air? Curling up with a good book? Or simply taking a moment to breathe and reflect?

Here’s Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks poem:

Glee fills the room as we connect with each other.
Our pens lightly dance across our journal pages.
There’s nothing like the warmth of beating hearts in shared creativity and community.

Share your poems below! 📝

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #Spoonie #Selfcare #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #PTSD #Fibromyalgia #Gastroparesis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MultipleSclerosis #Lupus #RheumatoidArthritis #CheerMeOn

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_____________ helps boost my confidence.

Living with a myriad of symptoms due to your health can make it difficult to feel confident, especially on days when your body doesn’t cooperate or your energy feels depleted before the day even begins. (If you can relate, you’re definitely not alone!) However, this doesn’t mean we can’t work on building confidence in ourselves. Despite our health conditions, we are still worthy of feeling good and knowing our value.

So let's talk about it, what are some things you do to help build or boost your confidence?

⭐️ P.S. You are beautiful, even if you don’t feel it today. If you’re looking for tips, inspiration, or something to read on the topic, here’s a Mighty story you can check out:
10 Strategies to Help You Feel Beautiful When You're Chronically Ill

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #Spoonie #Selfcare #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth
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10 Strategies to Help You Feel Beautiful When You're Chronically Ill

"It’s hard to feel attractive in your own skin when you feel like your body is turning on you."

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Who or what inspires you to keep going?

Hi Mighties!

A new week means a new theme, and the topic for this week is 💫 inspiration 💫.

In its simplest definition, to inspire is to spark or create a feeling of confidence, motivation, or desire to do something. Inspiration can come from many different places, such as art, the environment, other people, books, and music, and can influence a myriad of ideas, both new and old.

Today, let's share who and what inspires us to keep moving forward.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that her dogs, family, and passions inspire her to keep going.

What about you? 👀

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Fibromyalgia #MultipleSclerosis #Parenting #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #CheerMeOn #Journaling #MightyPets